INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

MEDIAVAL INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Chandradeva, was the founder of which of the following dynasty?
A
Chauhans
B
Gahadwalas
C
Chalukyas
D
Chandellas
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Chandradeva (IAST: Candradeva, r. c. 1089–1103 CE), also known as Chandraditya, was an Indian king from the Gahadavala dynasty. He ruled the Antarvedi country in present-day Uttar Pradesh, including Kanyakubja and Varanasi.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Gahadavals of Kannauj ruled North India in the mid of 11th century till the mid of 13th century AD. The origin of this family is Banaras (Varanasi) and Oudh (Ayodhaya) in Utter Pradesh. The Gahadaval kingdom expanded till Delhi and moved eastward to Patna and Munjar areas of Bihar.

Detailed explanation-3: -The majority of the Gahadavala epigraphic records were discovered in Uttar Pradesh and issued from Varanasi. The dynastic power became gradually consolidated in the period of the first three rulers: Yashovigraha, Mahichandra, and Chandradeva (c. 1089–1103).

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